Union/Affiliation:

Administrative Professional Excluded Staff

Pay range:

$113,609 to $147,084 annually

SFU Department Descr:

Procurement Services

Position Grade:

13

# of openings:

1

Biweekly Hours:

72

Who We Are

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

Procurement Services is part of Financial Operations and provides strategic procurement, contracting and advisory services to the SFU community. We work with faculties, researchers, and administrative units to enable teaching, research, and university operations through transparent, innovative, and responsible procurement practices. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional client service while advancing sustainability, Indigenous reconciliation, ethical supply chains and sound stewardship of public resources. We aim for a collaborative and professional setting where continuous improvement, innovation and strong relationships are valued.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced procurement leader to shape the future of procurement at one of Canada's leading research universities. Reporting to the Director, Financial Operations, the Manager of Procurement Services provides leadership to a team of procurement professionals while influencing strategic sourcing, contract management and procurement governance across the institution.





The successful candidate will help modernize procurement processes, strengthen supplier relationships, and advance institutional priorities in sustainability, Indigenous procurement, ethical sourcing, and corporate social responsibility. Working with senior leaders, faculty and external partners, this role combines strategic leadership with practical problem-solving to ensure procurement delivers value, manages risk, and supports SFU's mission of teaching, research, and community engagement.

The successful candidate is an accomplished professional who enjoys leading people as much as leading change. They bring extensive public sector procurement experience, sound judgment, integrity, and strong interpersonal skills. As a trusted advisor, they are skilled at navigating complex procurement challenges and collaborating across a diverse university community. They view procurement as a strategic business function that enables organizational success rather than simply ensuring compliance.

The ideal candidate is committed to sustainable and ethical procurement practices by advancing the UN SDGs and creating meaningful opportunities for Indigenous businesses. They build collaborative relationships, develop high-performing teams, and promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and service excellence.

The candidate will have a university degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field, together with a nationally recognized professional designation. Graduate education and progressively responsible leadership experience in public procurement are considered strong assets.

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📌 Manager, Procurement Services (Canada)
🏢 Simon Fraser University
📍 Canada